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Parameters

Each device type in the Enture Platform supports a specific set of parameters. Parameters define how the device communicates, what data is exchanged, and how it is identified and managed within the platform. Each type of parameter will have its own type of data structure which will be in accordance to the protocol used.

Overview

Parameters are configuration properties that control device connectivity, data mapping, polling behavior, and protocol-specific settings required for reliable communication and monitoring. Each type of param is based on its corresponding protocol. e.g: S7 params are the parameters which are fetched via Seimens S7Comm protocol.

Modbus Device Parameters

Configuration settings required to read a register on a Modbus-enabled device. Connection details (IP/serial port, Slave ID) live on the device; each parameter defines register-level addressing and data access.

Common parameters include: - Register address and function code (Command) - Register size and byte format (word order) - Value / data type - Data processing (Average / Difference) - Correction factor and addition constant

See Modbus Parameters for the full field reference.

S7 Device Parameters

Parameters used to read a memory location on a Siemens S7 PLC. PLC connection details (IP, rack, slot) live on the device; each parameter defines the memory address to read.

Common parameters include: - Data block (DB) number - Byte offset and bit offset (for Bool values) - Value type and data length - Data processing (Average / Difference / Negative Difference) - Correction factor

See S7 Parameters for the full field reference.

MQTT Device Parameters

Settings that control MQTT-based communication using a publish–subscribe model. Broker connectivity and topic subscription are defined at the device level; each parameter identifies one field within the incoming payload.

Common parameters include: - Identifier (the field name/path within the payload) - Data type - Unit - Data processing (Average / Difference) - Correction factor and addition constant

See MQTT Parameters for the full field reference.

EtherNet/IP Device Parameters

Configuration properties for devices communicating over the EtherNet/IP protocol. These parameters define tag access using CIP.

Common parameters include: - Tag path - Value type - Read/write access mode - Polling interval - Timeout

See EtherNet/IP Parameters for the full field reference.

Virtual / OPC UA Device Parameters

Parameters for OPC UA server connections (Virtual Devices). Server connectivity, security, and authentication are configured on the device; each parameter identifies one node to read.

Common parameters include: - Node ID - Data type - Data processing (Average / Difference) - Correction factor and addition constant

See OPC UA Parameters for the full field reference.